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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

Nepal’s slum demolitions spark human rights outcry

Nepal’s slum demolitions have displaced thousands, turning a promise of land reform into a human rights crisis. (more…)

Gen-Z’s challenge to elite dominance in South Asia

Deadly protests by youths in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal show how lack of attention to inclusive development can fuel public anger. (more…)

How India’s migrant labour struggles during a crisis

Existing laws can do little to protect the rights of migrant labour, especially during a crisis. Revisiting labour laws can remedy this. (more…)

Bridging the postnatal care gap in India must be a priority

Institutional delivery care must translate into postnatal care, especially for women from underserved communities. (more…)

Fake ‘threats’: How trans issues become a weapon

Transgender Australians risk being caught in the crossfire if politicians turn issues that hardly affect most people into supposed threats to broader society.

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India needs to de-weaponise misinformation

Indian law needs to fix the meaning of fake news and misinformation and needs to be tied to the public interest rather than to the interest of the State.

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5 signs of toxic division — and how to beat them

Australian voters are being targeted by divisive ‘them vs us’ strategies that overshadow policy debate. Here are the signs and ways to move past the soundbites.

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Cutting calories isn’t the only way to live healthy

Changing the quantity, type and timing of food intake is an effective way to to enhance health and increase lifespan and healthspan

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Democracy hangs by a thread. Who is going to save it?

In 2024, elections were set to revitalise the democratic agenda for the next generation. Instead, aided by a shattered media landscape, populism ran wild.

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Can South Koreans protect their democracy?

As a second bid to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol gathers steam, South Koreans show that democracy’s light still burns brightly in Seoul.

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The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Nepal’s slum demolitions spark human rights outcry

Gen-Z’s challenge to elite dominance in South Asia

How India’s migrant labour struggles during a crisis

Bridging the postnatal care gap in India must be a priority

Fake ‘threats’: How trans issues become a weapon

India needs to de-weaponise misinformation

5 signs of toxic division — and how to beat them

Cutting calories isn’t the only way to live healthy

Democracy hangs by a thread. Who is going to save it?

Can South Koreans protect their democracy?

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

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